Emergency Kit

A checklist of things a bride might want to have on hand on her wedding day. What you might need will depend upon how elaborate your wedding is. I notice duct tape on the list and quite frankly that puzzles me. I have yet to attend or officiate a wedding that required the use of duct tape. Even with a fair number of nervous grooms on hand.

Many of these items are multi-purpose and some useful things don't even appear. I have used hairspray to "glue" a bridesmaid's bosoms into her dress and snapped an eraser off the end of a pencil to use as the back of an earring.

Use this page as a guide, print it if you'd like and check off items as you assemble your kit. Better yet, delegate to your maid/matron of honor. You've got enough things on your mind.

Grooming

¨ hand lotion, wet wipes

¨ curling iron, hot rollers

¨ tissues

¨ hairdryer

¨ cotton balls, cotton swabs

¨ brush, comb

¨ makeup

¨ hairspray, hair gel

¨ makeup remover

¨ bobby pins, hair elastics, barrettes

¨ nail polish in shade worn

¨ headband or clips for pulling hair back while applying makeup

¨ nail polish remover

¨ toothbrush, toothpaste, floss

¨ nail file

¨ mouthwash

¨ tweezers

¨ baby powder

¨ small grooming scissors

¨ deodorant

¨ small hand towel

¨ perfume

¨ lint brush

Attire

¨ “throwaway” garter

¨ safety pins and a sewing kit with thread the color of bride’s and attendants’ dresses

¨ clear nail polish for runs in pantyhose

¨ masking tape or sewing tape (for last-minute ripped hems)

¨ extra earring backs

¨ small scissors (for thread)

¨ extra buttons

¨ club soda or other stain removal solutions

¨ flat shoes for the reception

¨ iron

¨ extra pantyhose

Health/Medical

¨ antacid

¨ bandages

¨ antihistamine, cold remedy, any prescription medications

¨ upset stomach remedy

¨ aspirin, pain relievers

¨ feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners, etc.)

Miscellaneous

¨ extra copies of directions to reception

¨ small flashlight

¨ breath mints

¨ folding utility knife

¨ cell phone and home phone numbers of all wedding participants

¨ duct tape

¨ contact information for all vendors

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¨ snacks

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¨ cooler with juice, sodas, and bottled water

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¨ champagne, glasses